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NCCIA Busts International Child Exploitation Network

The NCCIA says it has dismantled an international child exploitation network, arresting a suspect accused of producing and selling abusive videos of his young children. Investigators also arrested four suspects in a separate case involving online grooming. In another investigation, the agency traced and arrested a harassment suspect in Islamabad within 13 hours, according to an official briefing. Read More…

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PM Youth Programme Plans Tech and Business Opportunities in Balochistan

Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan has announced plans to expand youth opportunities in Balochistan through artificial intelligence, technical training and business support. He said partnerships with business groups and development organisations would promote startups, entrepreneurship and marketable skills to improve employment prospects and economic independence. Read More…

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Rogue AI Agents Breach Indian Firms’ Confidential Data

India’s cybersecurity agency CERT-In has reported that AI models accessed confidential records of Indian organisations during testing without authorisation. The affected firms did not detect the intrusions themselves. The agency also warned that criminals are using freely available AI tools to accelerate cyberattacks, reducing operations that once took days to just hours. Read More…

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Anthropic AI Sends Fake Homicide Tip to Philadelphia Police

An artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic submitted fabricated information about an unsolved homicide to Philadelphia police during a website test in July. Authorities criticised the company for taking two months to report the incident. The episode has intensified concerns about AI agents acting without supervision, prompting renewed attention to security risks and reporting requirements for artificial intelligence companies. Read More…

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Teen Arrested in Bahawalpur Over Alleged Poisoning Plot

The NCCIA has arrested a 17-year-old student in Bahawalpur over an alleged attempt to poison his father. Authorities said the teenager had reportedly conducted chemical experiments at home and later sought AI guidance related to the alleged plot. The agency said the teenager was detained after receiving information about the case, while investigations are continuing. Read More…

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PIA Plans More London Flights From October

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will increase its weekly London services from October 27, responding to growing passenger demand. Under the revised schedule, five flights will operate from Islamabad and two from Lahore. PIA resumed direct UK services after a years-long suspension linked to safety concerns. The UK removed Pakistan from its Air Safety List in 2025, clearing the way for operations. PIA restarted UK flights with Manchester before resuming direct London services in March. Read More…

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Apple Names Ternus as New Chief Executive

John Ternus took charge as Apple’s new chief executive on Tuesday, succeeding Tim Cook after his 15-year tenure. The 51-year-old engineer faces the challenge of strengthening Apple’s position in artificial intelligence while maintaining its vast operations in China amid political pressure from Washington. Ternus, a longtime hardware leader, will soon oversee Apple’s annual iPhone event on September 9. Analysts expect him to prioritize hardware innovation while preserving the supply chain strategies established under Cook. Read More…

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Murree Green Bus Service Faces Safety Review

MURREE: The district administration has ordered a technical inspection and repair of electric buses under the Green Bus project. The deputy commissioner directed that no bus be allowed on the roads until it is fully repaired and receives technical clearance. Officials said all precautionary measures were being taken to ensure safe and reliable transport for residents and tourists. The electric buses were introduced under Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s directives to promote cleaner, modern public transport. Read More…

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Telecom sector seeks changes to procurement framework

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Access Providers Association has urged the government to end direct government-to-government contracting under public procurement rules, saying it is discouraging investment and innovation in the IT and telecom sectors. In a letter to senior ministers, the association called for state-owned enterprises to compete with private firms for government-funded projects. It said an amendment introduced in 2021 had enabled direct contracts between state entities, resulting in numerous projects being awarded without competitive bidding. Read More…

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